The KGM Musso EV arrives in UK showrooms in May, offering 240 miles of range and a 690kg payload capacity.

It will be priced from £42,495, including VAT the government’s £2500 plug-in van grant. 

It is powered by an 80.6kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery supplied by Chinese giant BYD, plus two electric motors (one per axle) that combine to send 206bhp and 250lb ft through all four wheels.

The traction battery can be recharged from 20-80% in 31 minutes, KGM said, and it can be used to power external devices such as lights or electric tools. 

Inside, it has a large digital screen split into two 12.3in displays – one for instrumentation and the other for infotainment functions – plus heated and ventilated front seats. Paddles are fitted to the rear of the steering wheel to provide control over the strength of the regenerative braking. KGM said there is also a “smart” function which automatically adjusts retardation based on conditions such as the gradient of the road, traffic and approaching speed cameras.

The load bed can be fitted with partitions to secure smaller loads, while its tailgate can be used as an extra seat when parked, supporting up to 150kg. 

The Musso EV arrives as one in a burgeoning class of electric pick-ups. Until recently, the only option was the rear-wheel-drive Maxus T90EV, but it has since been joined by the Maxus eTerron9, as well as the Isuzu D-Max EV and Toyota Hilux Electric.